Table 3.
Comparison of clinical characteristics in patients with the b-ALS and s-ALS types
| Characteristics | b-ALS (n = 15) | s-ALS (n = 11) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | |||
| Median (range) | 68 (45–82) | 59 (45–75) | 0.048 |
| Sex | |||
| Male | 11 | 7 | 0.68 |
| Female | 4 | 4 | |
| Duration from disease onset to surgery (months) | |||
| Median (range) | 18 (5–39) | 52 (10–110) | 0.0003 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | |||
| Median (range) | 17.3 (12.4–26.2) | 18.3 (15.8–24.3) | 0.37 |
| Albumin (g/dL) | |||
| Median (range) | 3.9 (2.9–4.5) | 3.6 (2.3–4.2) | 0.075 |
| Surgical complications | |||
| Yes | 2 | 2 | 0.99 |
| No | 13 | 9 | |
b-ALS Bulbar amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, s-ALS Spinal amyotrophic lateral sclerosis